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UPS and FedEx usually compete fiercely for business. Now, the rivals are working closely together to ship the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, the first of the vaccines to win U.S. government approval.

The two shipping companies said they have put the plans they have been working on for months into action after the Food and Drug Administration gave the vaccine emergency authorization late Friday.

In a statement Saturday, UPS said it would transport doses of the vaccine from storage sites in Michigan and Wisconsin to its air cargo hub in Louisville, Kentucky. From there, the doses will be distributed to hospitals and other medical facilities across the country using its Next Day Air service, arriving the day after leaving the Pfizer facilities.

“This is the moment of truth we’ve been waiting for,” Wes Wheeler, president of the company’s health care division, said in a statement. “The time has arrived to put the plan into action.”

Even before the vaccine was approved, UPS had started shipping out kits with the medical supplies needed to administer it, such as alcohol wipes and syringes, Wheeler recently told a Senate subcommittee. UPS and FedEx will split distribution of the vaccine throughout the country, he said. After those shipments arrive, all Pfizer dosing sites will receive another shipment from UPS of 40 pounds of extra dry ice to keep the vaccines at a frigid temperature.

“You have two fierce rivals here, and competitors, in FedEx and UPS, who literally are teaming up to get this delivered,” Richard Smith, a FedEx executive, told the Senate’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety on Thursday.

Both companies said the shipments will be closely tracked and monitored and will be given priority over other packages. To ship its vaccine, Pfizer designed specialized containers packed with enough dry ice to keep a minimum of 975 doses cool for up to 10 days. Each comes with a tracking device.

UPS and FedEx said they will also affix their own tracking tags to vaccine shipments. And Wheeler told senators that each UPS truck carrying the doses will have a device that tracks its location, temperature, light exposure and motion. The company’s trucks will have escorts, too, he said. It is not clear whether he meant the local police or other government officials, or possibly private guards, and the company declined to specify.

The vaccine administration kits were assembled by McKesson, a medical supplier that was asked by federal authorities to act as a centralized distributor of the vaccines and supplies, such as syringes and alcohol wipes. Unlike Pfizer, Moderna, whose vaccine could be approved soon, plans to have McKesson package its vaccines alongside the supplies, Smith said.

In the case of Pfizer, UPS plans to deliver the kits — from a McKesson site in Kentucky — in advance of the vaccine, allowing it to identify any errors with addresses in its system, Wheeler said. The kits contain a syringe, a substance used to dilute the vaccines, personal protective equipment, instructions and mixing vials, he said.

Shippers have spent months upgrading cold storage infrastructure for the Pfizer vaccine, which must be stored at minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit. UPS, for example, has been installing ultralow-temperature freezer farms that are able to keep goods as cold as minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit near its air cargo hubs in the United States and Europe. It also plans to produce more than 24,000 pounds of dry ice per day at its hub in Louisville. FedEx has added ultracold freezers throughout its U.S. network, too.

Airlines have also been preparing to transport the vaccines, working with plane manufacturers and the Federal Aviation Administration to safely carry more dry ice than is typically allowed. UPS is also sending the agency a daily file of its flights so it can help prioritize them over others, Wheeler said. The company, he said, is in daily contact with officials involved in Operation Warp Speed, the federal effort to accelerate vaccine development.

UPS and FedEx usually compete fiercely for business. Now, the rivals are working closely together to ship the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, the first of the vaccines to win U.

UPS and FedEx usually compete fiercely for business. Now, the rivals are working closely together to ship the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, the first of the vaccines to win U.S. government approval. The two shipping companies said they have put the plans they have been working on for months into action after the Food and Drug Administration gave the vaccine emergency authorization late Friday. In a statement Saturday, UPS said it would transport doses of the vaccine from storage sites in Michigan and Wisconsin to its air cargo hub in Louisville, Kentucky. From there, the doses will be distributed to hospitals and other medical facilities across the country using its Next Day Air service, arriving the day after leaving the Pfizer facilities. “This is the moment of truth we’ve been waiting for,” Wes Wheeler, president of the company’s health care division, said in a statement. “The time has arrived to put the plan into action.” Even before the vaccine was approved, UPS had started shipping out kits with the medical supplies needed to administer it, such as alcohol wipes and syringes, Wheeler recently told a Senate subcommittee. UPS and FedEx will split distribution of the vaccine throughout the country, he said. After those shipments arrive, all Pfizer dosing sites will receive another shipment from UPS of 40 pounds of extra dry ice to keep the vaccines at a frigid temperature. “You have two fierce rivals here, and competitors, in FedEx and UPS, who literally are teaming up to get this delivered,” Richard Smith, a FedEx executive, told the Senate’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety on Thursday. Both companies said the shipments will be closely tracked and monitored and will be given priority over other packages. To ship its vaccine, Pfizer designed specialized containers packed with enough dry ice to keep a minimum of 975 doses cool for up to 10 days. Each comes with a tracking device. UPS and FedEx said they will also affix their own tracking tags to vaccine shipments. And Wheeler told senators that each UPS truck carrying the doses will have a device that tracks its location, temperature, light exposure and motion. The company’s trucks will have escorts, too, he said. It is not clear whether he meant the local police or other government officials, or possibly private guards, and the company declined to specify. The vaccine administration kits were assembled by McKesson, a medical supplier that was asked by federal authorities to act as a centralized distributor of the vaccines and supplies, such as syringes and alcohol wipes. Unlike Pfizer, Moderna, whose vaccine could be approved soon, plans to have McKesson package its vaccines alongside the supplies, Smith said. In the case of Pfizer, UPS plans to deliver the kits — from a McKesson site in Kentucky — in advance of the vaccine, allowing it to identify any errors with addresses in its system, Wheeler said. The kits contain a syringe, a substance used to dilute the vaccines, personal protective equipment, instructions and mixing vials, he said. Shippers have spent months upgrading cold storage infrastructure for the Pfizer vaccine, which must be stored at minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit. UPS, for example, has been installing ultralow-temperature freezer farms that are able to keep goods as cold as minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit near its air cargo hubs in the United States and Europe. It also plans to produce more than 24,000 pounds of dry ice per day at its hub in Louisville. FedEx has added ultracold freezers throughout its U.S. network, too. Airlines have also been preparing to transport the vaccines, working with plane manufacturers and the Federal Aviation Administration to safely carry more dry ice than is typically allowed. UPS is also sending the agency a daily file of its flights so it can help prioritize them over others, Wheeler said. The company, he said, is in daily contact with officials involved in Operation Warp Speed, the federal effort to accelerate vaccine development.

UPS and FedEx say vaccine shipment plans are underway

British pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca, which is finalising a vaccine against Covid-19, said Saturday it was buying US biotech firm Alexion for $39 billion to boost its work on immunology.&nbsp;

"Alexion has established itself as a leader in complement biology, bringing life-changing benefits to patients with rare diseases," AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said in a statement, announcing the year's biggest deal in the pharma sector.

"We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues at Alexion so that we can together build on our combined expertise in immunology and precision medicines to drive innovation that delivers life-changing medicines for more patients," he said.

Both boards have agreed to the cash-and-stock deal, which values Alexion at $175 a share, a premium of 45 percent to the Boston-based company's closing price on Friday.

Since taking the helm at AstraZeneca in 2012, Soriot has pushed the group into lucrative treatments such as cancer therapies, and the Alexion takeover will give it more heft in areas such as treating blood disorders.

Along with researchers from the University of Oxford, AstraZeneca has developed an effective Covid-19 vaccine which the UK government plans to use as the lynchpin of its inoculation drive, after first rolling out another vaccine by Pfizer/BioNTech.

But approval of the AstraZeneca/Oxford drug has been held up after queries over its initial trial results.&nbsp; 
On Tuesday, the UK partners became the first Covid-19 vaccine makers to publish final-stage clinical trial data in a scientific journal, clearing a key hurdle.

The new acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, and Alexion shareholders will own 15 percent of the combined company.

"This transaction marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Alexion," Alexion chief executive Ludwig Hantson said.

"We bring to AstraZeneca a strong portfolio, innovative rare disease pipeline, a talented global workforce and strong manufacturing capabilities in biologics," he said.

British pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca, which is finalising a vaccine against Covid-19, said Saturday it was buying US biotech firm Alexion for $39 billion to boost its work on immunology.

British pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca, which is finalising a vaccine against Covid-19, said Saturday it was buying US biotech firm Alexion for $39 billion to boost its work on immunology. "Alexion has established itself as a leader in complement biology, bringing life-changing benefits to patients with rare diseases," AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said in a statement, announcing the year's biggest deal in the pharma sector. "We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues at Alexion so that we can together build on our combined expertise in immunology and precision medicines to drive innovation that delivers life-changing medicines for more patients," he said. Both boards have agreed to the cash-and-stock deal, which values Alexion at $175 a share, a premium of 45 percent to the Boston-based company's closing price on Friday. Since taking the helm at AstraZeneca in 2012, Soriot has pushed the group into lucrative treatments such as cancer therapies, and the Alexion takeover will give it more heft in areas such as treating blood disorders. Along with researchers from the University of Oxford, AstraZeneca has developed an effective Covid-19 vaccine which the UK government plans to use as the lynchpin of its inoculation drive, after first rolling out another vaccine by Pfizer/BioNTech. But approval of the AstraZeneca/Oxford drug has been held up after queries over its initial trial results. On Tuesday, the UK partners became the first Covid-19 vaccine makers to publish final-stage clinical trial data in a scientific journal, clearing a key hurdle. The new acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, and Alexion shareholders will own 15 percent of the combined company. "This transaction marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Alexion," Alexion chief executive Ludwig Hantson said. "We bring to AstraZeneca a strong portfolio, innovative rare disease pipeline, a talented global workforce and strong manufacturing capabilities in biologics," he said.

AstraZeneca to buy US biotech firm Alexion for USD 39 billion 

Tesla, the U.S. automaker, will send delegations to Indonesia next month to discuss potential investment in a supply chain for its electric vehicles, the government said on Saturday in a statement.

President Joko Widodo has touted Indonesia`s nickel reserves on a number of occasions, telling Reuters last month that "it’s very important because we have a great plan to make Indonesia the biggest producer of lithium batteries and we have the biggest nickel (reserves)."

The president and Luhut Pandjaitan, the coordinating minister for maritime and investment, were on a call with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday to discuss "investment opportunities from electric vehicles company Tesla in Indonesia," the ministry said.

Tesla did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Luhut told Reuters last month that "there is a really good chance" that companies will want to invest in Indonesian nickel processing to cut costs.

Musk has said he is planning to offer a `giant contract for a long period of time" so long as the nickel is mined “efficiently and in an environmentally sensitive way".

Indonesia is keen to develop a full supply chain for nickel at home, especially for extracting battery chemicals, making batteries and eventually building EVs.

Tesla, the U.S. automaker, will send delegations to Indonesia next month to discuss potential investment in a supply chain for its electric vehicles, the government said on Saturday in a statement.

Tesla, the U.S. automaker, will send delegations to Indonesia next month to discuss potential investment in a supply chain for its electric vehicles, the government said on Saturday in a statement. President Joko Widodo has touted Indonesia`s nickel reserves on a number of occasions, telling Reuters last month that "it’s very important because we have a great plan to make Indonesia the biggest producer of lithium batteries and we have the biggest nickel (reserves)." The president and Luhut Pandjaitan, the coordinating minister for maritime and investment, were on a call with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday to discuss "investment opportunities from electric vehicles company Tesla in Indonesia," the ministry said. Tesla did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Luhut told Reuters last month that "there is a really good chance" that companies will want to invest in Indonesian nickel processing to cut costs. Musk has said he is planning to offer a `giant contract for a long period of time" so long as the nickel is mined “efficiently and in an environmentally sensitive way". Indonesia is keen to develop a full supply chain for nickel at home, especially for extracting battery chemicals, making batteries and eventually building EVs.

Tesla teams to visit Indonesia to check on investment in EV components-government

In a bid to push Indian-made goods, Walmart on Thursday said it would triple its exports from the country to $10 billion each year by 2027.

Walmart to triple exports from India to $10 billion each year by 2027

Chinese state-possessed organizations are beginning to default on their obligations. It's a difficulty that could swell through the nation's monetary framework, taking steps to pummel the brakes on the country's economy and stumble the worldwide recuperation from the pandemic.&nbsp;

China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) defaulted on a record 40 billion yuan ($6.1 billion) worth of connections between January and October, as per Fitch Ratings. That is probably as much as the most recent two years joined.&nbsp;

The issue has just deteriorated lately. A huge number of significant organizations — including BMW's (BMWYY) Chinese accomplice Brilliance Auto Group, top cell phone chip producer Tsinghua Unigroup, and Yongcheng Coal and Electricity — looked into going chapter 11 or defaulted on their credits a month ago, sending stun waves through the country's obligation market. Security costs have plunged and loan fees have spiked, and the disturbance has even poured out over into the financial exchange, where portions of state-possessed firms have been sinking.&nbsp;

It's disturbing on several fronts. Above all else, the cozy connections between these organizations and neighborhood Chinese governments commonly make them sure things in a difficult situation. In the event that financial specialists are stressed that the state is done ready to help them, they unexpectedly become a lot more hazardous recommendations.&nbsp;

Second, the accomplishment of the state area is basic to China's monetary framework. While such firms offer not exactly 33% of GDP, they represent the greater part of the bank credits offered in China and some 90 per cent&nbsp;of the nation's corporate securities, as indicated by information from the People's Bank of China and Chinese financier firm Huachuang Securities.&nbsp;

"The believability of government ensures has been the main defense against [financial] emergency up until now. Presently we are seeing signs that this validity is disintegrating," as per Logan Wright, overseer of China markets research at Rhodium Group.&nbsp;

Verifiably, Beijing has been hesitant to allow these organizations to fall flat. The Chinese Communist Party appreciates tight power over wide areas of the economy, including business, and it accepts that the ties between these organizations and the public authority are significant for keeping up that.&nbsp;

Presently, they seem, by all accounts, to permit probably some to fall. Yet, such a large number of defaults on advances and corporate securities would leave the monetary framework inconceivably powerless, making that approach full of danger.&nbsp;

"In spite of the fact that specialists need market discipline for less secure firms, they can't realize how much credit danger may make more extensive disease," Wright wrote in an ongoing exploration note. "Nobody can know this line unmistakably, given that there is no point of reference for this danger in China's monetary framework."&nbsp;

In the event that Beijing's capacity to deal with the obligation is raised doubt, Wright cautioned that the aftermath could strain the monetary market, diminishing accessible credit, and liquidity. As of now, there have been a few results: Bond financing dropped forcefully in November, as indicated by insights delivered Wednesday by the People's Bank of China.&nbsp;

These issues could eventually delay what has been a delicate recuperation for the world's second-biggest economy. While the International Monetary Fund anticipates that China's economy should develop 1.9% this year, better than its huge worldwide friends, that would be the most vulnerable yearly pace of extension in over forty years.&nbsp;

The endeavors to reign in hazardous obtaining "will burden the movement of non-bank credit," composed Julian Evans-Pritchard, senior China financial specialist for Capital Economics, in a Wednesday research note.&nbsp;

"While it won't wreck China's financial recuperation short-term, it will bit by bit debilitate the ongoing tailwinds from strategy boost," he stated, alluding to moves by the Chinese government this year to cut loan costs and free billions of dollars worth of expenditure to prop up development.&nbsp;

'Inescapable' defaults&nbsp;

While the record measure of bond defaults this year probably has a great deal to do with the Covid pandemic, China's state-possessed organizations have been collecting obligations for quite a long time.&nbsp;

"We saw these defaults as inescapable," composed experts at Nomura in an ongoing exploration report. They noticed that the Chinese government has been propping up the area with trillions of dollars in upgrades since the 2008 worldwide monetary emergency.&nbsp;

Yet, those ventures didn't create as great returns true to form.&nbsp;

The weaknesses of state-possessed organizations have been broadly recognised. Such firms are frequently less serious than their private friends and produce lower quantifiable profits, said Ning Gaoning, the administrator of the state-claimed synthetic aggregate Sinochem Group, at a significant political social affair in Beijing in May.&nbsp;

Simultaneously, China has been verifiably one-sided toward its valued state firms and offered them undeniably more admittance to financing than their private partners. That pattern has quickened lately as President Xi Jinping has required a more grounded and more prevailing state area.&nbsp;

Those variables presently give off an impression of being meeting up this year to make an ideal tempest. To assist organizations with recuperating aftermath identified with Covid-19, China drastically relaxed limitations on financing — a choice specialists recognized before this year would bring about an uptick in terrible advances.&nbsp;

Obviously, state-claimed organizations represented a lot of credit bond issuance through the initial nine months of the year. Such firms raised some 8.5 trillion yuan ($1.3 trillion), contrasted with the private area's 857 billion yuan ($131.2 billion), as indicated by Pengyuan International, a Chinese rating organization.&nbsp;

Defaults, in the interim, have risen significantly. The Nomura experts assessed that by mid-November, organizations had defaulted on nearly 178 billion yuan ($27 billion) worth of securities in the terrain Chinese market. About 43 per cent&nbsp;of that came from state-possessed firms, over 30% over the ongoing yearly normal.&nbsp;

"Undoubtedly we will see a lot more such defaults in coming years," the Nomura investigators composed.&nbsp;

Finding some kind of harmony&nbsp;

Beijing has been finding a way to help quiet the market. A month ago, the People's Bank of China infused one trillion yuan ($153 billion) worth of medium-term credits into business sectors to facilitate the weight on liquidity and relieve the nerves of speculators.&nbsp;

Bad habit Premier Liu He, who seats China's monetary soundness council, has been attempting to help certainty, as well. During an ongoing gathering with monetary and financial authorities, he asked neighborhood governments in China to forestall most pessimistic scenario situations by reinforcing the notice frameworks they use to recognize foundational dangers and keeping adequate liquidity.&nbsp;

All things being equal, Liu and others have clarified that not every person should be spared. In that equivalent gathering, he cautioned state-claimed firms that Beijing has "zero resistance" for "key defaults" — comments that have been deciphered to imply that the public authority thinks a few organizations are intentionally avoiding obligation commitments that they ought to have had the option to meet.&nbsp;

Investigators have likewise noticed that saving some state-claimed firms from breakdown is presumably an impasse, given how monetarily unwieldy the area can be. Alongside their different failures, such organizations likewise utilize only 10% of the labor force.&nbsp;

In any case, taking into consideration an excessive number of defaults could imperil the monetary strength and close term recuperation. Experts at Goldman Sachs as of late brought up that far and wide disappointments in the area could pour out over into the financial framework, making banks cut back on loaning all the more comprehensively, or increment loan fees — the last of which is now beginning to occur.&nbsp;

"In spite of the fact that the focal government has been attempting to decrease certain certifications on the lookout," they are meaning to do as such in an "organized way," those experts wrote in an ongoing examination note.&nbsp;

"Given China's post-Covid financial recuperation is as yet continuous, the reality is the public authority will attempt to contain" those dangers, they added.

Chinese state-possessed organizations are beginning to default on their obligations. It's a difficulty that could swell through the nation's monetary framework, taking steps to pummel the brakes on the country's economy and stumble the worldwide recuperation from the pandemic.

Chinese state-possessed organizations are beginning to default on their obligations. It's a difficulty that could swell through the nation's monetary framework, taking steps to pummel the brakes on the country's economy and stumble the worldwide recuperation from the pandemic. China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) defaulted on a record 40 billion yuan ($6.1 billion) worth of connections between January and October, as per Fitch Ratings. That is probably as much as the most recent two years joined. The issue has just deteriorated lately. A huge number of significant organizations — including BMW's (BMWYY) Chinese accomplice Brilliance Auto Group, top cell phone chip producer Tsinghua Unigroup, and Yongcheng Coal and Electricity — looked into going chapter 11 or defaulted on their credits a month ago, sending stun waves through the country's obligation market. Security costs have plunged and loan fees have spiked, and the disturbance has even poured out over into the financial exchange, where portions of state-possessed firms have been sinking. It's disturbing on several fronts. Above all else, the cozy connections between these organizations and neighborhood Chinese governments commonly make them sure things in a difficult situation. In the event that financial specialists are stressed that the state is done ready to help them, they unexpectedly become a lot more hazardous recommendations. Second, the accomplishment of the state area is basic to China's monetary framework. While such firms offer not exactly 33% of GDP, they represent the greater part of the bank credits offered in China and some 90 per cent of the nation's corporate securities, as indicated by information from the People's Bank of China and Chinese financier firm Huachuang Securities. "The believability of government ensures has been the main defense against [financial] emergency up until now. Presently we are seeing signs that this validity is disintegrating," as per Logan Wright, overseer of China markets research at Rhodium Group. Verifiably, Beijing has been hesitant to allow these organizations to fall flat. The Chinese Communist Party appreciates tight power over wide areas of the economy, including business, and it accepts that the ties between these organizations and the public authority are significant for keeping up that. Presently, they seem, by all accounts, to permit probably some to fall. Yet, such a large number of defaults on advances and corporate securities would leave the monetary framework inconceivably powerless, making that approach full of danger. "In spite of the fact that specialists need market discipline for less secure firms, they can't realize how much credit danger may make more extensive disease," Wright wrote in an ongoing exploration note. "Nobody can know this line unmistakably, given that there is no point of reference for this danger in China's monetary framework." In the event that Beijing's capacity to deal with the obligation is raised doubt, Wright cautioned that the aftermath could strain the monetary market, diminishing accessible credit, and liquidity. As of now, there have been a few results: Bond financing dropped forcefully in November, as indicated by insights delivered Wednesday by the People's Bank of China. These issues could eventually delay what has been a delicate recuperation for the world's second-biggest economy. While the International Monetary Fund anticipates that China's economy should develop 1.9% this year, better than its huge worldwide friends, that would be the most vulnerable yearly pace of extension in over forty years. The endeavors to reign in hazardous obtaining "will burden the movement of non-bank credit," composed Julian Evans-Pritchard, senior China financial specialist for Capital Economics, in a Wednesday research note. "While it won't wreck China's financial recuperation short-term, it will bit by bit debilitate the ongoing tailwinds from strategy boost," he stated, alluding to moves by the Chinese government this year to cut loan costs and free billions of dollars worth of expenditure to prop up development. 'Inescapable' defaults While the record measure of bond defaults this year probably has a great deal to do with the Covid pandemic, China's state-possessed organizations have been collecting obligations for quite a long time. "We saw these defaults as inescapable," composed experts at Nomura in an ongoing exploration report. They noticed that the Chinese government has been propping up the area with trillions of dollars in upgrades since the 2008 worldwide monetary emergency. Yet, those ventures didn't create as great returns true to form. The weaknesses of state-possessed organizations have been broadly recognised. Such firms are frequently less serious than their private friends and produce lower quantifiable profits, said Ning Gaoning, the administrator of the state-claimed synthetic aggregate Sinochem Group, at a significant political social affair in Beijing in May. Simultaneously, China has been verifiably one-sided toward its valued state firms and offered them undeniably more admittance to financing than their private partners. That pattern has quickened lately as President Xi Jinping has required a more grounded and more prevailing state area. Those variables presently give off an impression of being meeting up this year to make an ideal tempest. To assist organizations with recuperating aftermath identified with Covid-19, China drastically relaxed limitations on financing — a choice specialists recognized before this year would bring about an uptick in terrible advances. Obviously, state-claimed organizations represented a lot of credit bond issuance through the initial nine months of the year. Such firms raised some 8.5 trillion yuan ($1.3 trillion), contrasted with the private area's 857 billion yuan ($131.2 billion), as indicated by Pengyuan International, a Chinese rating organization. Defaults, in the interim, have risen significantly. The Nomura experts assessed that by mid-November, organizations had defaulted on nearly 178 billion yuan ($27 billion) worth of securities in the terrain Chinese market. About 43 per cent of that came from state-possessed firms, over 30% over the ongoing yearly normal. "Undoubtedly we will see a lot more such defaults in coming years," the Nomura investigators composed. Finding some kind of harmony Beijing has been finding a way to help quiet the market. A month ago, the People's Bank of China infused one trillion yuan ($153 billion) worth of medium-term credits into business sectors to facilitate the weight on liquidity and relieve the nerves of speculators. Bad habit Premier Liu He, who seats China's monetary soundness council, has been attempting to help certainty, as well. During an ongoing gathering with monetary and financial authorities, he asked neighborhood governments in China to forestall most pessimistic scenario situations by reinforcing the notice frameworks they use to recognize foundational dangers and keeping adequate liquidity. All things being equal, Liu and others have clarified that not every person should be spared. In that equivalent gathering, he cautioned state-claimed firms that Beijing has "zero resistance" for "key defaults" — comments that have been deciphered to imply that the public authority thinks a few organizations are intentionally avoiding obligation commitments that they ought to have had the option to meet. Investigators have likewise noticed that saving some state-claimed firms from breakdown is presumably an impasse, given how monetarily unwieldy the area can be. Alongside their different failures, such organizations likewise utilize only 10% of the labor force. In any case, taking into consideration an excessive number of defaults could imperil the monetary strength and close term recuperation. Experts at Goldman Sachs as of late brought up that far and wide disappointments in the area could pour out over into the financial framework, making banks cut back on loaning all the more comprehensively, or increment loan fees — the last of which is now beginning to occur. "In spite of the fact that the focal government has been attempting to decrease certain certifications on the lookout," they are meaning to do as such in an "organized way," those experts wrote in an ongoing examination note. "Given China's post-Covid financial recuperation is as yet continuous, the reality is the public authority will attempt to contain" those dangers, they added.

How China's staggering debt crisis, SOE shocks can hurt global recovery

Indian stock market indices returned to their record-breaking ways after a day's break, logging fresh record highs in Friday's morning deals.

Sensex was trading 247.30 points higher at 46,184.36 and Nifty gained by 67.40 points to 13,545.70. During the session, Sensex hit an all-time high of 46,277 and Nifty too logged a record high of 13,566.

Yesterday, Sensex ended 143 points lower at 45,959 and Nifty fell 50 points to close at 13,478.&nbsp;

Global markets

Overseas, Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as investors kept an eye on negotiations over additional fiscal stimulus in the U.S. In the US, stocks closed little changed on Thursday as lawmakers struggled to push through new fiscal stimulus before year-end. The sentiment was also dampened by the release of weaker-than-expected jobless claims data.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices returned to their record-breaking ways after a day's break, logging fresh record highs in Friday's morning deals. Sensex was trading 247.

Indian stock market indices returned to their record-breaking ways after a day's break, logging fresh record highs in Friday's morning deals. Sensex was trading 247.30 points higher at 46,184.36 and Nifty gained by 67.40 points to 13,545.70. During the session, Sensex hit an all-time high of 46,277 and Nifty too logged a record high of 13,566. Yesterday, Sensex ended 143 points lower at 45,959 and Nifty fell 50 points to close at 13,478. Global markets Overseas, Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as investors kept an eye on negotiations over additional fiscal stimulus in the U.S. In the US, stocks closed little changed on Thursday as lawmakers struggled to push through new fiscal stimulus before year-end. The sentiment was also dampened by the release of weaker-than-expected jobless claims data. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex hits fresh record high, jumps 200 points, Nifty above 13,500

The Indian stock market indices ended Friday's volatile session on a positive note amid healthy buying in financial, oil and gas, metal, and FMCG stocks.&nbsp;

The benchmark S&amp;P BSE Sensex ended at 46,099, up 139 points, or 0.3 per cent while NSE's Nifty ended at 13,514, up 36 points, or 0.26 per cent.&nbsp;

During the day, Sensex hit a record high of 46,309.63 while Nifty scaled an all-time high of 13,579.35. &nbsp;

Global markets

Asian shares rose on Friday as progress on Covid-19 vaccines boosted investor sentiment, but tricky Brexit negotiations and US stimulus talks capped gains in riskier assets.

Overnight on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.23 per cent, the S&amp;P 500 lost 0.13 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.54 per cent.

In commodities, oil rose, adding to sharp gains overnight that saw Brent top $50 for the first time since March, as the rollout of coronavirus vaccination programmes fed hopes that demand for fuel would rebound up next year.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The Indian stock market indices ended Friday's volatile session on a positive note amid healthy buying in financial, oil and gas, metal, and FMCG stocks. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended at 46,099, up 139 points, or 0.

The Indian stock market indices ended Friday's volatile session on a positive note amid healthy buying in financial, oil and gas, metal, and FMCG stocks. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended at 46,099, up 139 points, or 0.3 per cent while NSE's Nifty ended at 13,514, up 36 points, or 0.26 per cent. During the day, Sensex hit a record high of 46,309.63 while Nifty scaled an all-time high of 13,579.35. Global markets Asian shares rose on Friday as progress on Covid-19 vaccines boosted investor sentiment, but tricky Brexit negotiations and US stimulus talks capped gains in riskier assets. Overnight on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.23 per cent, the S&P 500 lost 0.13 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.54 per cent. In commodities, oil rose, adding to sharp gains overnight that saw Brent top $50 for the first time since March, as the rollout of coronavirus vaccination programmes fed hopes that demand for fuel would rebound up next year. (With inputs from Reuters)

Market ends higher for 6th straight week: Sensex ends over 100 points up, Nifty above 13,500

Major airlines are preparing for COVID-19 vaccine airlift, vaccine cargo could help restart flights.

Major airlines prepare for COVID-19 vaccine airlift

The U.S. Justice Department accused Facebook Inc on Thursday of discriminating against U.S. workers, saying in a new lawsuit the social media giant has given hiring preferences to temporary workers, including those who hold H-1B visas.

US Justice Department accuses Facebook of discriminating against US workers

A new report has claimed that the collective wealth of the United States' 651 billionaires rose by over $1 trillion roughly since the time the coronavirus pandemic began and now stands at a combined total of $4 trillion on Monday.

The cumulative net worth of the US's 651 billionaires jumped from $2.95 trillion on March 18 to $4.01 trillion on December 7, a jump of 36 per cent based on Forbes billionaires, as per a new report by Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) and the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS).&nbsp;

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Interestingly, the size of their wealth increase is more than $908 billion relief package proposed by a bipartisan group of Congressmen.&nbsp;

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The pandemic has affected the US the most both in terms of the total infections and deaths and the US Department of Agriculture has recently said that an estimated 54 million Americans will struggle with hunger this year, a 45 per cent jump from 2019.&nbsp;

The gains made by these billionaires mean that this amount could lead to a stimulus check of $3,000 to each of the about 330 million people in the country. A family of four would have received more than $12,000.&nbsp;

It is also about four times the $267 billion paid as part of stimulus packages to 159 million people earlier this year. &nbsp;

"Never before has America seen such an accumulation of wealth in so few hands," said Frank Clemente, executive director of Americans for Tax Fairness.

"Their pandemic profits are so immense that America's billionaires could pay for a major COVID relief bill and still not lose a dime of their pre-virus riches. Their wealth growth is so great that they alone could provide a $3,000 stimulus payment to every man, woman and child in the country, and still be richer than they were 9 months ago."

A new report has claimed that the collective wealth of the United States' 651 billionaires rose by over $1 trillion roughly since the time the coronavirus pandemic began and now stands at a combined total of $4 trillion on Monday.

A new report has claimed that the collective wealth of the United States' 651 billionaires rose by over $1 trillion roughly since the time the coronavirus pandemic began and now stands at a combined total of $4 trillion on Monday. The cumulative net worth of the US's 651 billionaires jumped from $2.95 trillion on March 18 to $4.01 trillion on December 7, a jump of 36 per cent based on Forbes billionaires, as per a new report by Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) and the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS). Also read | Wealth of billionaires rises to $10.2 trillion amid coronavirus crisis Interestingly, the size of their wealth increase is more than $908 billion relief package proposed by a bipartisan group of Congressmen. Also read | Vaccine tycoon overtakes Jack Ma to become China's richest, Asia's second-wealthiest The pandemic has affected the US the most both in terms of the total infections and deaths and the US Department of Agriculture has recently said that an estimated 54 million Americans will struggle with hunger this year, a 45 per cent jump from 2019. The gains made by these billionaires mean that this amount could lead to a stimulus check of $3,000 to each of the about 330 million people in the country. A family of four would have received more than $12,000. It is also about four times the $267 billion paid as part of stimulus packages to 159 million people earlier this year. "Never before has America seen such an accumulation of wealth in so few hands," said Frank Clemente, executive director of Americans for Tax Fairness. "Their pandemic profits are so immense that America's billionaires could pay for a major COVID relief bill and still not lose a dime of their pre-virus riches. Their wealth growth is so great that they alone could provide a $3,000 stimulus payment to every man, woman and child in the country, and still be richer than they were 9 months ago."

Wealth rise of 651 US billionaires alone could pay more than latest stimulus: Report

Coronavirus is once again on a rampage, China especially is seeing a really high number of cases, due to which the country is undertaking preventive measures like lockdowns and mass testing. According to reports, Beijing has fired more than 70 officials as a “punishment” for failing to control the virus.

In other news, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues for the 27th day. The world is seeing ramifications, Indonesia is facing a "noodle crisis". Meanwhile, continuing its crackdown on dissent, a Russian court has found Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of embezzlement, this can increase his jail sentence by&nbsp;up to ten years.

Towards the end of the newsletter, we also bring you some exciting science news.

Click on the headlines to read the full story

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With Moscow working hard to wipe out any and every remaining pocket of dissent, a Russian court has found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty on charges of embezzlement.&nbsp;The charges could see Navalny's sentence being significantly extended.&nbsp;

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A survey of pollution data from 6,475 cities showed that no country managed to meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip.

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In connection with their investigation into alleged breaches of lockdown rules at gatherings held at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office and residence, the Metropolitan Police reported&nbsp;that they have begun interviewing witnesses.

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Police in Australia has confirmed that Gareth Ward (40), a state MP from Australia's New South Wales (NSW) has been charged with sexually abusing a man and a teenage boy.

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Coronavirus is once again on a rampage, China especially is seeing a really high number of cases, due to which the country is undertaking preventive measures like lockdowns and mass testing.

Coronavirus is once again on a rampage, China especially is seeing a really high number of cases, due to which the country is undertaking preventive measures like lockdowns and mass testing. According to reports, Beijing has fired more than 70 officials as a “punishment” for failing to control the virus. In other news, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues for the 27th day. The world is seeing ramifications, Indonesia is facing a "noodle crisis". Meanwhile, continuing its crackdown on dissent, a Russian court has found Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of embezzlement, this can increase his jail sentence by up to ten years. Towards the end of the newsletter, we also bring you some exciting science news. Click on the headlines to read the full story China continues to break Covid case record, officials face the brunt for 'laxity' As a resurgent COVID-19 wreaks havoc in China, more than 70 officials have been let go as a “punishment” in the past one month for failing to control the virus. Russia's brutal repression of dissent: Kremlin critic Navalny found guilty of embezzlement With Moscow working hard to wipe out any and every remaining pocket of dissent, a Russian court has found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty on charges of embezzlement. The charges could see Navalny's sentence being significantly extended. Ukraine conflict creates 'noodle crisis' in Indonesia Ukraine conflict has caused a shortage of the iconic and heavily popular 'Indomie' noodles in Indonesia. Not even one country met WHO air quality standards in 2021, India 5th most polluted country: Report A survey of pollution data from 6,475 cities showed that no country managed to meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip. Interviews begin in Downing Street lockdown party scandal investigation In connection with their investigation into alleged breaches of lockdown rules at gatherings held at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office and residence, the Metropolitan Police reported that they have begun interviewing witnesses. Australia: Sexual abuse charges slapped against state MP Gareth Ward Police in Australia has confirmed that Gareth Ward (40), a state MP from Australia's New South Wales (NSW) has been charged with sexually abusing a man and a teenage boy. World Water Day 2022: Know the significance, tell your story to the UN Each year, World Water Day is celebrated on March 22. The UN observes such special days and weeks to educate public about issues facing humanity. The effort is also focused on mobilising political will and resources. NASA confirms a 'celestial milestone', 5000 exoplanets confirmed so far The number of confirmed exoplanets just surpassed 5,000, marking the culmination of a 30-year journey. In a milestone celebration, NASA announced that its space telescopes helped confirm thousands of new exoplanets. What slows down star-formation in a galaxy? This is the answer What is the reason behind these varying rates of star formation? What causes the rate of star formation to lower? These and some other questions have been in focus of space research for decades. Watch | 'Putin is weighing use of biological and chemical weapons,' says Joe Biden

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Beginning this week, water will be exchanged on the Wall Street wares fates market, because of its shortage. The cost of the crucial fluid will vacillate much the same as oil, gold, or wheat, CME Group announced.&nbsp;

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Water shortages could affect around five billion people worldwide by 2050, according to the United Nations.

The cost of water in California has multiplied in the most recent year, as indicated by the Nasdaq Velez California Water Index. Specialists guarantee that its appearance on the ware market will permit better administration of things to come hazard related to this resource.&nbsp;

The US organisation CME Group will dispatch contracts identified with California spot water, a market of 1.1 billion dollars. With the NQH2O ticker, the cost of water prospects in California was exchanging today at about $ 486.53 per acre-foot, which is comparable to 1,233 cubic meters.&nbsp;

The record depends on costs in California's significant waterway bowls, where water shortage has expanded. This worth can be utilized as a source of perspective for the remainder of the world in the water markets.&nbsp;

Ranchers, assets, or regions may ensure themselves or theorize against changes in the cost of water. As per CME Group, the new agreements will permit better administration of the danger related to water shortage and make a superior relationship among's organic market in the business sectors.&nbsp;

These fates contracts don't need actual conveyance of water and are absolutely monetary. They depend on the week after week cost arrived at the midpoint of over California's best five watersheds through 2022.&nbsp;

These agreements are the first of their sort in the United States and were declared in September when the west bank of the nation was crushed by warmth and fierce blazes. As per Bloomberg, they are expected to "fill in as security for California's biggest water buyers against rising costs and as a marker of shortage for financial specialists around the globe."&nbsp;

China and the United States are the world's primary customers of water. As per the United Nations, 2 billion individuals live in nations with difficult issues of admittance to water. The office gauges that in the following not many years 66% of the planet could encounter water deficiencies and a huge number of individuals will be uprooted by it.&nbsp;

The inadequacy of the crucial fluid is identified with the over the top misuse of these assets by the essential area, industry, and human utilization, just as environmental change.

Beginning this week, water will be exchanged on the Wall Street wares fates market, because of its shortage. The cost of the crucial fluid will vacillate much the same as oil, gold, or wheat, CME Group announced.

Beginning this week, water will be exchanged on the Wall Street wares fates market, because of its shortage. The cost of the crucial fluid will vacillate much the same as oil, gold, or wheat, CME Group announced. .@Nasdaq Veles California Water Index (NQH2O) futures are here, the first-of-its kind tool to help market participants manage water supply and demand risk. — CME Group (@CMEGroup) December 7, 2020 × Water shortages could affect around five billion people worldwide by 2050, according to the United Nations. The cost of water in California has multiplied in the most recent year, as indicated by the Nasdaq Velez California Water Index. Specialists guarantee that its appearance on the ware market will permit better administration of things to come hazard related to this resource. The US organisation CME Group will dispatch contracts identified with California spot water, a market of 1.1 billion dollars. With the NQH2O ticker, the cost of water prospects in California was exchanging today at about $ 486.53 per acre-foot, which is comparable to 1,233 cubic meters. The record depends on costs in California's significant waterway bowls, where water shortage has expanded. This worth can be utilized as a source of perspective for the remainder of the world in the water markets. Ranchers, assets, or regions may ensure themselves or theorize against changes in the cost of water. As per CME Group, the new agreements will permit better administration of the danger related to water shortage and make a superior relationship among's organic market in the business sectors. These fates contracts don't need actual conveyance of water and are absolutely monetary. They depend on the week after week cost arrived at the midpoint of over California's best five watersheds through 2022. These agreements are the first of their sort in the United States and were declared in September when the west bank of the nation was crushed by warmth and fierce blazes. As per Bloomberg, they are expected to "fill in as security for California's biggest water buyers against rising costs and as a marker of shortage for financial specialists around the globe." China and the United States are the world's primary customers of water. As per the United Nations, 2 billion individuals live in nations with difficult issues of admittance to water. The office gauges that in the following not many years 66% of the planet could encounter water deficiencies and a huge number of individuals will be uprooted by it. The inadequacy of the crucial fluid is identified with the over the top misuse of these assets by the essential area, industry, and human utilization, just as environmental change.

Wall Street to begin trading water for the first time due to fear of shortages

Demian Schaffert, a former race car driver, sets new record on Nürburgring-Nordschleife with the GT 63S 4-Door coupé, beating the time of AMG GT R. Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020, the Mercedes AMG GT 63S reflects the curves and aesthetics of the AMG GT R. 
 
The AMG-specific radiator grille, a long bonnet with two power domes, are some of the prominent attributes of the AMG GT series that are present in the AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé.

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The AWD technology that comes standard with the AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé launches the luxury sedan better than its kin, the AMG GT R. The AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine under the hood generates peak torque of 900 Nm at 4500 rpm. This enormous forward thrust, combined with the jaw-dropping 639hp, enables the GT 63S to reach 0-100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds. The large air inlets, keeping in tune with the aesthetically pleasing design philosophy, breathe enough air into the turbocharger to ensure a spontaneous response. 
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Moreover, the 3-stage speed-sensitive steering offers amazing feedback while ensuring a nimble performance, and precisely harnessing the brutal power. 
 
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The performance of AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé makes it a luxury sedan that can outperform any sports car in the race track, without breaking a sweat. The AMG rear-axle steering takes the performance up by a few notches making the vehicle more manageable on roads. 
 
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In addition to that, there are six drive programmes to choose from. Moreover, AMG RIDE CONTROL+ with adaptive damping systems guarantees extra agility and driving dynamics by allowing riders to change the suspension settings according to road conditions and drive preference. Mercedes has also implemented AMG Cylinder Management, which is a cylinder shutoff system that significantly curbs fuel consumption despite the car’s powerful performance. Also, the switchable exhaust system creates a symphony delightful to the ears of performance enthusiasts.&nbsp; 
 
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What differentiates AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé from its sibling the AMG GT R is the exquisite interior of the car, apart from the wordy nomenclature. The interiors of the car – the dash, the fine upholstery on the Nappa leather seats, and foremost the rear passenger seats make this car, literally, a class apart. The passenger seats, in particular, make it a sedan instead of a sports car. 
 
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Being the latest offering from the house of Mercedes, AMG GT 63S boasts having all the technical brilliance. Features like the Burmester sound system, Mercedes me Connect are some of the top of the shelve technologies from Mercedes that come standard with this car. Further, the synergy between the ambient lighting and climate control adds a dash of sophistication to what the car already exudes. The light inside the cabin changes according to the climate setting. 
 
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The dashboard of the AMG GT 63S features a large display for the infotainment, but surprisingly enough, it’s not a touch screen. Instead, the car offers a touchpad on the central console to navigate through the infotainment options. There are seven interactive buttons on the centre console that give access to drive modes and suspension setting. Besides, the modes can also be accessed right from the steering wheel where reside a multitude of buttons.

Not only the cars but Mercedes as a brand offers luxury to its customers, through service. To implement this attitude, Mercedes introduces MercFromHome, an approach that is all the more practical in recent days. This service essentially allows the buyer to have a consultation with Mercedes-Benz experts. These experts guide customers to get the best Mercedes experience, which includes sales assistance, value-added services, delivery process, a 360-degree view of the car, etc. The enthusiasts can also configure the vehicle and <a href="https://www.shop.mercedes-benz.co.in/inventory?f=submodel%3AMercedes-AMG%20GT%204-Door%20Coupe&amp;utm_campaign=amg_gt_dec_20&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=zee_wion&amp;utm_content=article">order online.</a>

The Mercedes AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé epitomises Mercedes’ core brand value, ‘Driving Performance’, and indeed demands top dollar as it is launched at ₹ 2.42 crore (ex-showroom).

Demian Schaffert, a former race car driver, sets new record on Nürburgring-Nordschleife with the GT 63S 4-Door coupé, beating the time of AMG GT R. Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020, the Mercedes AMG GT 63S reflects the curves and aesthetics of the AMG GT R.

Demian Schaffert, a former race car driver, sets new record on Nürburgring-Nordschleife with the GT 63S 4-Door coupé, beating the time of AMG GT R. Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020, the Mercedes AMG GT 63S reflects the curves and aesthetics of the AMG GT R. The AMG-specific radiator grille, a long bonnet with two power domes, are some of the prominent attributes of the AMG GT series that are present in the AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé. × The AWD technology that comes standard with the AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé launches the luxury sedan better than its kin, the AMG GT R. The AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine under the hood generates peak torque of 900 Nm at 4500 rpm. This enormous forward thrust, combined with the jaw-dropping 639hp, enables the GT 63S to reach 0-100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds. The large air inlets, keeping in tune with the aesthetically pleasing design philosophy, breathe enough air into the turbocharger to ensure a spontaneous response. Moreover, the 3-stage speed-sensitive steering offers amazing feedback while ensuring a nimble performance, and precisely harnessing the brutal power. The performance of AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé makes it a luxury sedan that can outperform any sports car in the race track, without breaking a sweat. The AMG rear-axle steering takes the performance up by a few notches making the vehicle more manageable on roads. In addition to that, there are six drive programmes to choose from. Moreover, AMG RIDE CONTROL+ with adaptive damping systems guarantees extra agility and driving dynamics by allowing riders to change the suspension settings according to road conditions and drive preference. Mercedes has also implemented AMG Cylinder Management, which is a cylinder shutoff system that significantly curbs fuel consumption despite the car’s powerful performance. Also, the switchable exhaust system creates a symphony delightful to the ears of performance enthusiasts. What differentiates AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé from its sibling the AMG GT R is the exquisite interior of the car, apart from the wordy nomenclature. The interiors of the car – the dash, the fine upholstery on the Nappa leather seats, and foremost the rear passenger seats make this car, literally, a class apart. The passenger seats, in particular, make it a sedan instead of a sports car. Being the latest offering from the house of Mercedes, AMG GT 63S boasts having all the technical brilliance. Features like the Burmester sound system, Mercedes me Connect are some of the top of the shelve technologies from Mercedes that come standard with this car. Further, the synergy between the ambient lighting and climate control adds a dash of sophistication to what the car already exudes. The light inside the cabin changes according to the climate setting. The dashboard of the AMG GT 63S features a large display for the infotainment, but surprisingly enough, it’s not a touch screen. Instead, the car offers a touchpad on the central console to navigate through the infotainment options. There are seven interactive buttons on the centre console that give access to drive modes and suspension setting. Besides, the modes can also be accessed right from the steering wheel where reside a multitude of buttons. Not only the cars but Mercedes as a brand offers luxury to its customers, through service. To implement this attitude, Mercedes introduces MercFromHome, an approach that is all the more practical in recent days. This service essentially allows the buyer to have a consultation with Mercedes-Benz experts. These experts guide customers to get the best Mercedes experience, which includes sales assistance, value-added services, delivery process, a 360-degree view of the car, etc. The enthusiasts can also configure the vehicle and order online. The Mercedes AMG GT 63S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé epitomises Mercedes’ core brand value, ‘Driving Performance’, and indeed demands top dollar as it is launched at ₹ 2.42 crore (ex-showroom).

Faster than the Fastest! AMG GT 63S is the fastest Mercedes ever

Uber will sell off its air transport unit to flying taxi maker Joby Aviation, the company said, as it streamlines operations to navigate a ride-share market scuttled by the pandemic.

The deal will see Joby acquire Uber expertise and software, and able to offer its all-electric, vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft on the ride-hailing giant's app.

While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, they include Uber investing $75 million into Santa Cruz-based Joby, which has said it hopes to have its flying taxis in operation as early as 2023.&nbsp;

The sale of Uber Elevate -- dedicated to electric aircraft and delivery drones -- to Joby will "accelerate the path to market" for flying taxis, Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in a joint release Tuesday.

Founded in 2009, Joby Aviation is developing a four-passenger electric aircraft that takes off and lands vertically, like a helicopter, though it has multiple rotors.

The firm envisions the aircraft as a mode of commercial transport, rather than for sale to individuals, with its pilots ferrying commuters around.

Uber said it had already invested $50 million in Joby during a fundraising round early this year.

News of the sale came shortly after Uber announced an agreement to sell its autonomous car division to Amazon and Hyundai-backed Aurora in a deal that gives it a 26 percent stake in the startup developing self-driving technology.

As part of the deal, Uber will invest $400 million in Aurora to merge the teams from both firms seeking to advance the technology for driverless ride-hailing.

The companies expect the self-driving technology to be initially put to use for long-haul trucking.

Khosrowshahi will also join the Aurora board of directors as part of the deal. The merged firm will work on the technology to be known as Aurora Driver.

Last month Uber reported that it lost $1.1 billion in the recently ended quarter as the pandemic walloped its ride-hailing business, while boosting its food delivery service.

Uber will sell off its air transport unit to flying taxi maker Joby Aviation, the company said, as it streamlines operations to navigate a ride-share market scuttled by the pandemic.

Uber will sell off its air transport unit to flying taxi maker Joby Aviation, the company said, as it streamlines operations to navigate a ride-share market scuttled by the pandemic. The deal will see Joby acquire Uber expertise and software, and able to offer its all-electric, vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft on the ride-hailing giant's app. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, they include Uber investing $75 million into Santa Cruz-based Joby, which has said it hopes to have its flying taxis in operation as early as 2023. The sale of Uber Elevate -- dedicated to electric aircraft and delivery drones -- to Joby will "accelerate the path to market" for flying taxis, Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in a joint release Tuesday. Founded in 2009, Joby Aviation is developing a four-passenger electric aircraft that takes off and lands vertically, like a helicopter, though it has multiple rotors. The firm envisions the aircraft as a mode of commercial transport, rather than for sale to individuals, with its pilots ferrying commuters around. Uber said it had already invested $50 million in Joby during a fundraising round early this year. News of the sale came shortly after Uber announced an agreement to sell its autonomous car division to Amazon and Hyundai-backed Aurora in a deal that gives it a 26 percent stake in the startup developing self-driving technology. As part of the deal, Uber will invest $400 million in Aurora to merge the teams from both firms seeking to advance the technology for driverless ride-hailing. The companies expect the self-driving technology to be initially put to use for long-haul trucking. Khosrowshahi will also join the Aurora board of directors as part of the deal. The merged firm will work on the technology to be known as Aurora Driver. Last month Uber reported that it lost $1.1 billion in the recently ended quarter as the pandemic walloped its ride-hailing business, while boosting its food delivery service.

Uber to sell air taxi unit to Joby Aviation

The domestic stock market, up over half a per cent, logged their fresh record high on Wednesday on the back of firm global cues. 
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Among headline indices, the S&amp;P BSE Sensex gained 300 points, or 0.6 per cent, at 45,910 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 13,450-mark. ITC and IndusInd Bank (both up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers.

Performance of banking, IT and auto stocks have been impressive over the last few sessions. Markets were further boosted by Reliance, India’s largest listed company. Reliance shares were trading over 1 per cent higher, continuing its impressive performance.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market, up over half a per cent, logged their fresh record high on Wednesday on the back of firm global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 300 points, or 0.

The domestic stock market, up over half a per cent, logged their fresh record high on Wednesday on the back of firm global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 300 points, or 0.6 per cent, at 45,910 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 13,450-mark. ITC and IndusInd Bank (both up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. Performance of banking, IT and auto stocks have been impressive over the last few sessions. Markets were further boosted by Reliance, India’s largest listed company. Reliance shares were trading over 1 per cent higher, continuing its impressive performance. (With inputs from agencies)

Stock market indices hit fresh high; Sensex gains 300 points

American business magnate and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday praised India for digital payments policies and said that India has built an ambitious platform for digital payments, including a system for sending rupees between any bank or smartphone app.

Bill Gates was speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival on this day, where he lauded India's financial inclusion policies — especially the "ambitious" platforms for money transfer and identification — which he said will bring down the "cost and friction of money distribution" to the downtrodden in India.

“If people are going to study one country right now, other than China, I’d say they should look at India,” Gates said at the Singapore Fintech Festival on Tuesday. “Things are exploding there and innovation around that system is phenomenal.”

"India is a great example. They developed a lot of technologies that won't be possible for other countries. The role of the Gates Foundation as an advocate for those who don't have access today is to make sure there are technical standards, including open-source software and the digital identification systems, not just for financial activities but also for health, voting, and education," Gates said.

India's digital payment system got a major boost in 2016 due to demonetisation, accompanied by a boom in smartphones and cheap wireless data.

(With inputs from agencies)

American business magnate and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday praised India for digital payments policies and said that India has built an ambitious platform for digital payments, including a system for sending rupees between any bank or smartphone app.

American business magnate and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday praised India for digital payments policies and said that India has built an ambitious platform for digital payments, including a system for sending rupees between any bank or smartphone app. Bill Gates was speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival on this day, where he lauded India's financial inclusion policies — especially the "ambitious" platforms for money transfer and identification — which he said will bring down the "cost and friction of money distribution" to the downtrodden in India. “If people are going to study one country right now, other than China, I’d say they should look at India,” Gates said at the Singapore Fintech Festival on Tuesday. “Things are exploding there and innovation around that system is phenomenal.” "India is a great example. They developed a lot of technologies that won't be possible for other countries. The role of the Gates Foundation as an advocate for those who don't have access today is to make sure there are technical standards, including open-source software and the digital identification systems, not just for financial activities but also for health, voting, and education," Gates said. India's digital payment system got a major boost in 2016 due to demonetisation, accompanied by a boom in smartphones and cheap wireless data. (With inputs from agencies)

Bill Gates lauds Indian digital innovations, calls it a country to study besides China

Asian shares rose to a record high and US stock futures gained on Wednesday as investors tracked positive news on COVID-19 vaccines and ongoing efforts to launch more fiscal stimulus.

World Business Watch: Asia shares hit record high on vaccine progress

Cash-strapped Cuba said it had attracted $1.9billion worth of foreign investment over the past year despite tighter United States sanctions.

World Business Watch: Cuba attracts $1.9 billion in FDI despite US sanctions

Australian consumer sentiment climbed for the fourth straight month in December to a 10-year high as the country further relaxed virus restrictions and states opened their borders to each other.

World Business Watch: Australia consumer sentiment hits 10-year high

The key Indian equity indices were trading in the green on Tuesday but off the lifetime highs recorded earlier in the session.

S&amp;P BSE Sensex was trading 40-odd points higher at 45,460 levels. The index hit an intra-day high of 45,729. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty50 index also slipped below the 13,400-mark.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 73.80 against the US dollar in the opening session on Tuesday as sustained foreign fund inflows and strong domestic equities boosted investor sentiment.

At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.83 against the US dollar and gained ground to touch a high of 73.80 against the greenback, registering a rise of 10 paise over its previous close.

(With inputs from agencies)

The key Indian equity indices were trading in the green on Tuesday but off the lifetime highs recorded earlier in the session. S&P BSE Sensex was trading 40-odd points higher at 45,460 levels.

The key Indian equity indices were trading in the green on Tuesday but off the lifetime highs recorded earlier in the session. S&P BSE Sensex was trading 40-odd points higher at 45,460 levels. The index hit an intra-day high of 45,729. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty50 index also slipped below the 13,400-mark. Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 73.80 against the US dollar in the opening session on Tuesday as sustained foreign fund inflows and strong domestic equities boosted investor sentiment. At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.83 against the US dollar and gained ground to touch a high of 73.80 against the greenback, registering a rise of 10 paise over its previous close. (With inputs from agencies)

Stock market indices trade higher amid volatility; pharma, metals drag

Brazilian automobile production plateaued in November, rising just 0.7% from October after several months of higher growth, as the head of automakers association Anfavea warned that shortages for crucial parts could lead to production issues in December.

World Business Watch: Brazil auto recovery stalls on parts shortage

Japan announced a fresh $708 billion economic stimulus package on Tuesday to speed up the recovery from the country’s deep coronavirus-driven slump.

World Business Watch: Japan announces $708 bn in fresh stimulus

A shortage of chips used in auto manufacturing could disrupt automotive production in China well into next year. Reports saying chip companies are raising prices and expanding production in response.

World Business Watch: Chip shortages could slow automotive production in China

Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows into India crossed the $500 billion milestone between April 2000 to September 2020, strengthening the country’s credentials as an investment destination.

World Business Watch: FDI equity inflows into India cross $500 bn milestone

Credit card giants Visa and Mastercard&nbsp;are investigating their business relationship with Pornhub after a New York Times columnist alleged that the pornographic website shows videos of rape and underage sex.

Mastercard said&nbsp;it does not tolerate illegal activity on its payment network, and that it works with law enforcement and organizations like the National Center for Missing and&nbsp;Exploited Children to detect illegal transactions. Pornhub has denied it allows child videos on its site.

"We are examining the charges brought up in the New York Times and are working with MindGeek's bank to comprehend this circumstance, notwithstanding different advances they have just taken," Mastercard said in an articulation. "In the event that the cases are validated, we will make a prompt move."&nbsp;

Nicholas Kristof, opinion columnist at The New York Times,&nbsp;wrote Friday&nbsp;that Pornhub carries rape scenes, revenge pornography and other examples of explicit video taken without consent of the participants.

Pornhub said it is “irresponsible and flagrantly untrue” to suggest that it allows images of the sexual abuse of children on its site. Pornhub added that it employs moderators to screen every upload and that it removes illegal material.

The online payment service PayPal last year stopped processing payments to Pornhub, which is owned by the pornography conglomerate MindGeek. The columnist called out other card issuers for working with the site.

In response to Kristof’s story, Visa and Mastercard said they’re investigating the matter.

“We are aware of the allegations, and we are actively engaging with the relevant financial institutions to investigate, in addition to engaging directly with the site’s parent company, MindGeek,” Visa said Sunday.

Visa added that if Pornhub is violating the law or bank policies, then the website will be prohibited from accepting Visa payments.

Meanwhile, Mastercard promised “immediate action″ if the allegations are substantiated.

“We are investigating the allegations raised in the New York Times and are working with MindGeek’s bank to understand this situation,” Mastercard said in a statement.

Processing payments for pornography websites has long divided the payments and banking industry, and sex workers have claimed they’ve had their bank accounts shut down after lenders learned of their profession.

PayPal Holdings Inc. doesn’t process payments for Pornhub.com. American Express Co.’s cards aren’t accepted on Pornhub, and a spokeswoman on Saturday said the firm has a longstanding policy that prohibits card acceptance on digital adult content websites.

Credit card giants Visa and Mastercard are investigating their business relationship with Pornhub after a New York Times columnist alleged that the pornographic website shows videos of rape and underage sex.

Credit card giants Visa and Mastercard are investigating their business relationship with Pornhub after a New York Times columnist alleged that the pornographic website shows videos of rape and underage sex. Mastercard said it does not tolerate illegal activity on its payment network, and that it works with law enforcement and organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to detect illegal transactions. Pornhub has denied it allows child videos on its site. "We are examining the charges brought up in the New York Times and are working with MindGeek's bank to comprehend this circumstance, notwithstanding different advances they have just taken," Mastercard said in an articulation. "In the event that the cases are validated, we will make a prompt move." Nicholas Kristof, opinion columnist at The New York Times, wrote Friday that Pornhub carries rape scenes, revenge pornography and other examples of explicit video taken without consent of the participants. Pornhub said it is “irresponsible and flagrantly untrue” to suggest that it allows images of the sexual abuse of children on its site. Pornhub added that it employs moderators to screen every upload and that it removes illegal material. The online payment service PayPal last year stopped processing payments to Pornhub, which is owned by the pornography conglomerate MindGeek. The columnist called out other card issuers for working with the site. In response to Kristof’s story, Visa and Mastercard said they’re investigating the matter. “We are aware of the allegations, and we are actively engaging with the relevant financial institutions to investigate, in addition to engaging directly with the site’s parent company, MindGeek,” Visa said Sunday. Visa added that if Pornhub is violating the law or bank policies, then the website will be prohibited from accepting Visa payments. Meanwhile, Mastercard promised “immediate action″ if the allegations are substantiated. “We are investigating the allegations raised in the New York Times and are working with MindGeek’s bank to understand this situation,” Mastercard said in a statement. Processing payments for pornography websites has long divided the payments and banking industry, and sex workers have claimed they’ve had their bank accounts shut down after lenders learned of their profession. PayPal Holdings Inc. doesn’t process payments for Pornhub.com. American Express Co.’s cards aren’t accepted on Pornhub, and a spokeswoman on Saturday said the firm has a longstanding policy that prohibits card acceptance on digital adult content websites.

Mastercard, Visa investigate financial ties with Pornhub